At the Theatre!

At the Theatre!

At the Theatre!

At the Theatre!

At the Theatre!

At the Theatre!

At the Theatre!

Ilam Theatre, Ilam Road, near the corner of Clyde Road

1960s

Built to serve the most rapidly-growing suburbs of Christchurch, the project was first mooted after the Second World War when housing development in the area had barely started. This failed because of building restrictions and lack of a good site. Later the scheme was relaunched because it was felt that the theatre would be popular as it gave an alternative to long trips into town and the parking problems in the city. The promoters let the contract to the W. Williamson Construction Company and the theatre opened on 25 July 1960. There was seating for 530 people and patrons bought their tickets at the pharmacy at 403 Ilam Road. The theatre closed because of dwindling patronage in 1969 and the building is occupied by shops in 2002. A 1939 Chevrolet coup? is parked outside the theatre. "The building is a shell of concrete masonry block supported by wide exposed castellated portal frames. The side walls have been left natural concrete grey which is an admirable foil to the gay tango ceiling with its Kentucky blue beams" -- The Press, 25 July 1960, p. 11

Area: West / Ilam

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Renovation of the former Cinerama Theatre

12 July 1985

Workmen renovating the interior of the former Cinerama Theatre on Worcester Street into a youth centre ran by the Youth Centre Trust. The new centre is set to include a games and activity area, stage area for band performances and a coffee shop.

Creator: Christchurch Star

Area: Central City / Cathedral Square North

Source: Christchurch Star Archive

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Theatre Royal

8 March 1975

Exterior of the Theatre Royal at 145 Gloucester Street with a sign for a performance of Gaslight.

Area: Central City / Central Christchurch - North

Source: Christchurch Star Archive

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Isaac Theatre Royal from Tūranga

4 October 2018

A view over the Isaac Theatre Royal showing frontage and restoration. Southbase temporary offices are also visible.

Creator: katb

Area: Central City / Cathedral Square North

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Preparations for "Hair" at the Theatre Royal

25 May 1972

View of the stage during preparations for a performance of "Hair" at the Theatre Royal.

Area: Central City / Central Christchurch - North

Source: Christchurch Star Archive

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Harbourlight Theatre. London Street, Lyttelton

5 May 2010

London Street.

Area: South East / Lyttelton

Source: Kete Christchurch

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Isaac Theatre Royal

30 January 2015

Patrons gather outside and wait to enter the Isaac Theatre Royal on Gloucester Street following its reopening the summer following post-earthquake restorations.

Creator: Wei Li Jiang

Area: Central City / Cathedral Square North

Contributor: Wei Li Jiang

Source: Entry in the 2018 Christchurch City Libraries Photo Hunt

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